Cricket Committee Meeting Report

The Cricket Leinster Cricket Committee met recently and the following is a summary of the meeting:

- The Cricket Committee noted the highly successful Season
Launch event in Clontarf Castle - attended by over 120 people.

-The appointment of Isobel Joyce as Women’s &
Girls Development Officer was noted with universal approval - Isobel will join
Cricket Leinster on 1st May 2019.

- The Cricket Committee discussed umpiring in OCC leagues
and agreed that more help is required from clubs in the provisions of umpires to
support the club game.

- There was an update from a recent meeting with Cricket
Ireland in relation to marketing and logistics for the season to come. Cricket
Leinster will have further announcements in due course on this topic.

- It was noted that 33 clubs have received Safeguarding 3
(Designated Liaison Person) training in recent weeks with further Safeguarding
training for Children's Officers scheduled over the coming weeks - the
committee records its thanks to Jim Bennett for his tireless efforts and
expertise in this area.

- A proposal on Open Competition League structures for 2020
and beyond was discussed and agreed - a communication/briefing document is to
be prepared for all clubs.

- The Cricket Committee noted the decision of the Board to
implement an Independent Review of the Cricket Leinster Disciplinary Processes.

- The upcoming Coaching Courses were noted and it was agreed
that Coach Development and supports to the Coaching Association were essential
and would be continued and expanded over the coming season.

- The next Cricket Committee meeting was provisionally set
for Tuesday 16th April 2019.